[naant_board] NAA-NT February 1st Meeting ARD/IEP Advocacy: Myrna Silver and Mara Laviola

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The National Autism Association of North Texas (NAA-NT)

P. O. Box 261209, Plano,

TX 75026-1209

http://naa-nt.org/

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Tuesday February 1st, 2011 7:00 PM

ARD/IEP Advocacy with Myrna Silver and Mara Laviola

Both

Myrna Silver, attorney at law, and Mara Laviola, parent and advocate, have a

passion for helping parents of children with special needs obtain special

education services for their child in the public school system. Myrna, a former

teacher, and Mara a parent of child with autism, have the philosophy that all

families should be equipped with knowledge and help to obtain the best

education for their child allowed under the law. Come and learn how to achieve

these goals by improving the structure and implementation of your child’s IEP.

St. United Methodist Church East

Building Festival Hall 1401 Mira Vista, Plano, TX

75093

Check TV Monitors for Assigned Room Approx. 0.7

mile East of North Dallas Tollway @ Plano Parkway

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Self-Advocacy Group Teens (7th Grade and up) &

Adults with Autism

Participants will learn about autism and its’ effect on their lives while

developing a great appreciation for their individual gifts and talents. It is

important that participants know they have autism. Several ASCC Board Members,

including some with autism, facilitate the group activities. Bring an object,

book, picture or other item that represents their talents, gifts and interests.

Bring $5.00 to pay for pizza, snacks and soft drinks.

The meeting starts at 7:00 p.m. and lasts the length of the general meeting.

Call Diane Bitter at with questions.

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Parent Networking and Support Group

Meeting

for Parents of Younger Children

Held the 2nd Tuesday of Each Month

Next meeting is February 8th, 2011 – 8:45 am – 10:00 am

Corner Bakery (940 N. Central Expwy) Plano, Tx. Hosted

by: Ms. Nanci Roessner and Ms. Nagla Moussa

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Parent Networking and Support

Meeting

for Parents of Children of All Ages

3rd Tuesdays of Each Month

Next meeting is February 15th, 2011 11:30 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.

Corner Bakery (940 N. Central Expwy) Plano,

Tx. Hosted by: Ms. Dori Schaefer and Ms. Nagla

Moussa

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Upcoming Events

March 1st: Scerts Model for building social competence with Dr.

Pamela Rollins

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